Links and contacts

Useful links and addresses for UK Modern Image Railway Modellers.

Websites

http://www.brmodelling.com
         The e-zine for British Railway Modelling. A new on-line resource for all modellers, launched in March this year. This is an important development, especially for those friends of modelling British practice located abroad.

http://www.hurstmodels.com
         For parts, components and supplies of coach building parts, kits and transfers.

http://www.IrwellPress.co.uk
          Web site of Irwell Press. Publishers of the Modelrailway handbook series including Thoroughly Modern Models handbooks. This site is revised and recently re-posted. Contact Irwell Press at: [email protected]

http://www.dckits.co.uk
This site details the exciting developments in multiple unit modelling being undertaken by DC Kits of Yorkshire. Dare I say it but it seems we have a worthy successor to MTK, albeit in plastic and to a much better standard. In addition to useful kits for EPB and 25kV overhead stock, there is a large range of accessories.

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/demu/main.htm
Website for a group of enthusiasts who publish a regular magazine and share information on the prototype. Membership may be advantageous to many information starved modeller. I support this group's activities despite of one of their senior members' claims that I withold a lot of information. Funny thing you know; what is this site of mine all about then? Not witholding information, that's for sure.

http://www.geoffspages.co.uk/grp
       A beautifully designed site with information for all modellers and enthusiasts alike. Developed by Geoff Cryer, this site seems to be growing in content and value.

www.Adtranz.com
      Website for Adtranz train builders. Useful prototype information and photographs of UK and continental rail vehicles. Real up-to-the-minute stuff on the prototype.

http://www.rail.co.uk
      UK Railways on the net. Find all of the links here!

http://www.modernmodels.com
Suppliers of the more unusual modern modelling fittings and equipment. This is a commercial site in most respects but a very useful resource.

E-mail contacts

[email protected]
Contact Hurst models with ideas, comments and news. Enquiries can be made on this link.

[email protected]
Contact John to exchange news and views on products for modern image modelling in the UK and US. A1 Models stocks a comprehensive range of components and kits for UK and US modellers.

[email protected]
E-mail for Shawplan Model Products. Nameplates and stuff.

Addresses:

Eileens Emporium.
PO Box 14753, LONDON. SE19 2ZH.
All tools styrene materials, liquids, wire and metal sections. The scratchbuilders' friend.

Express Models
65 Conway Drive, Shepshed, LOUGHBOROUGH, Leics. LE12 9PP
Tel. Fax. 01509 829008
Locomotive and rollong stock lighting systems for 4mm and 2mm scales. Includes rechargable locomotive and multiple unit lighting systems. Recharge from track or transformer power.

Comet Models
105 Mossfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham. B14 7TE.
Manufacturers of a wide variety of coachingstock kits and components. Ideal for modellers working on Mark1 stock.

Fox Transfers
138 Mainstreet, Markfield., Leicestershire. LE67 9UX
Tel. 01530 242801

Hurst Models
P.O. Box 373, Manchester. M60 2GH
Tel. 0161 835 3471
Detailing parts, underframe conversion kits and pantograph kits. Particularly well known for quality coaching stock conversion kits and Transfers under the "Trainsfers" label.

Keen Systems
16 Elm Drive, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 3HE
Telephone: 01630 657881
For Keen Couplings, end plates and other fittings. All are produced as high quality plastic mouldings.

Knightwing Models International
1 Wood Street, HUDDERSFIELD, West Yorkshire.
Tel. 01484 532191
Lineside accessories in HO/OO gauge. Supplies as castings and plastic kits, all of the lineside equipment you may find on any railway circa 1970 - 1999.

Railmatch Products
C/O Howes, 12 Banbury Road, Kidlington, OXFORD. OX5 2BT
Tel. 01865 848000
For all Railmatch products including the A1 Models range of parts, components and kits. Excellent model shop too.

Replica Railways
Unit 46 BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, WILTS. SN2 2PJ
Tel. 01793 642594
Suppliers of paint, transfers, Lima spares and a variety of own-brand detailing parts. A ready to run 57ft BG model is available from Replica.

Roger Murray
11 Osprey Close, Farlington, Portsmouth, HANTS. PO6 1LP
Tel. 02392 372273
Signalling and lighting systems in 2, 4 and 7mm scales. Roger also produces a Networker kit for 7mm scale.

M. G. Sharp Models
712 Attercliffe Road, SHEFFIELD. S9 3RD
Tel. 0114 244 0851
Leading stockist of US outline materials, decals, detailing and RTR equipment; motors, Kadee Couplings and general models. The shop is always stuffed to the rafters with mouth watering products from the US and Europe.

Southern Pride Models
PO Box 37, Kidderminster, WORCS. DY11 6DS
Specialists in modern coachingstock kits and pre-printed sides.

Structurecraft
58 Canudan Road, CHELMSFORD, Essex. CM1 2SU
Tel. 01245 260546
A range of locomotive and multiple unit lighting systems in 4mm scale.

Stevensons Carriages
162 Hasland Road, Chesterfield, DERBYSHIRE. S41 0AB.
Specialists in LMS vehicles. For Modern Image Modellers is the 50-foot inspection saloon kit.

Shawplan Modelling Products
38 Coniston Road, Earlesdon, COVENTRY. CV5 6GW
Tel: 01203 711483
Suppliers of nameplates, paints and components for Modern Image Railway Modelling.

Ultrascale Gear Services Letchworth
The Wynd East, Letchworth, HERTS. SG6 3EL
Tel. 01462 685327
For wheel packs, wheel sets, gears etc. The market leader by a mile.

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